Jahman Hill – “White Heaven” (250K Views!)

“Last week, I was informed that when Black people die and go to heaven, they go through this purification process, and God will turn them white, like everybody else in heaven.”

Congratulations to Jahman Hill for topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Rustbelt 2018 here.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!

Desireé Dallagiacomo – “Everything to Call Him before ‘Rapist'”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“The split of a pelvis. Sandpaper between legs. Wishbone snap. Ignored friend request but never deleted. Secret qualifier.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Desireé Dallagiacomo, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Desireé’s book, SINK, is now available to order! Get your copy now!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!

Kofi Dadzie – “Autopsy of a Name” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“We were born with no names, just the sounds our country embedded on our tongues.”

Don’t miss this deep poem from Kofi Dadzie, performing at Button Poetry Live.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!

George Abraham – “Apology”

Performing at New Hampshire Institute of Art.

“Light me on fire, strip my God from my breath, watch as I dance amidst the flames.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from George Abraham, performing at New Hampshire Institute of Art.

Get your copy of George Abraham debut book, BIRTHRIGHT, now available to order!

Best of Button Week 248

“The day I was born, he fled. I chased. We both runnin’.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Dave Harris, Blythe Baird, Adam Falkner, & Raych Jackson! Congrats Poets!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Brenna Twohy, & our newest releases from Porsha Olayiwola & Jared Singer!

Brenna Twohy – “I am Not Clinically Crazy Anymore // When the Crazy Came Back”

Featuring at Honey.

“This body knows fear, like a front porch knows welcome. It is always coming home.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Brenna Twohy, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

Brenna’s book, SWALLOWTAIL, is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!

Javon Johnson – “Debt” (100K Views!)

“When tuition is steadily rising and starting salaries are dropping, degrees become no different than a designer bag: a cheap fashion statement not even worth a trip to the mall.”

Congratulations to Javon Johnson for topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem! Watch more from Button Poetry Live here.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!

Kevin Kantor – “Rewrites” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Romeo and Juliet: but this time Juliet does not text back. Romeo embraces his bi-curiosity, he and Mercutio kiss…a lot, and no one advises a young girl to drink all of that Nyquil.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Kevin Kantor, performing at Button Poetry Live.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!

T. Miller – “You are Not a Firearm”

Performing at Icehouse.

“You are running into burning buildings, risking your life to save people who want you dead. You are the true definition of grace.”

Don’t miss this great poem from T. Miller, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Porsha Olayiwola!